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LX52 CXF

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,987 mi
Last recorded170,987 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 CXF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 170,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 161,404 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 161,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 150,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 150,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,421 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 139,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,607 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is illuminated

offside front tyre cracking on outer thread/side wall

Fail 19 Jan 2015 117,756 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is illuminated

offside front tyre cracking on outer thread/side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2014 109,715 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both door mirrors secured with tape

engine management light illuminated

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jan 2014 109,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both door mirrors secured with tape

engine management light illuminated

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jan 2014 109,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has a cut in inner side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,522 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 101,522 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,030 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Mirror is slightly deteriorated but is not seriously affecting the view to the rear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 84,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 84,196 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,700 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,089 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 32,314 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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LX52 CXF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,009 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX52 CXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX52 CXF registered?

LX52 CXF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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